8 comments:

What a beautiful, thoughtful post, Suzanne. You are so right...we'll only regret those letters we don't send. I have written a few letters like that...it meant the world to me and to those I gave them to. You inspire me to write more of them!I so appreciate the heart writings I have received from you...you have edified my spirit and I thank you for always sharing your heart, my friend! xoxox

I have written a few of those letters and think it's a special practice especially as kids are growing into adulthood. How lovely that you and Bella share that kind of bond!! You are blessed to have each other!

Oh Suzanne, this is so very special. There is nothing like a letter just about you. I love that I can hold the paper forever. I am using February as a "letter writing" month where I will write letters or notes to people who matter and send that love into the world. You've already started. Bella is a lucky woman.

I agree Suzanne taking time to write a heartfelt personal letter to someone we love is a priceless gift, felt by both the giver and the receiver. When my boys were going to their Senior Year retreat each parent wrote a letter to their son. To be opened up at a certain high point during the retreat. It was a powerful read for them but we also felt all those sentimental emotions as we composed our own words. It's something I need to do with my parents, you've reminded me here. Thanks for a lovely post.

My girls' school has a 'Junior Year Encounter' and one of the best things about this milestone is the 'palancas' that are collected for each student attending - letters from family, classmates, coaches, friends etc...telling them how much they are loved and valued. The palancas are meant to 'lift up' the teenager at such an important and pivotal time in adolescence. I love it!xo~Jill